Talent Tips: Career Advice
Talent Tip #58: Working for Liberty: Think Like a Start-Up (or Why You Should Listen to Matt Warner at Atlas Network)
July 15, 2014
I recently got my paws on a great piece of career advice written by Matt Warner from Atlas Network. As with any gem related to working for liberty, I wanted to share it with you. It was written especially for those with a limited work history, but I think many of his points transcend experience level.
You Had Me At Hello
Matt had me hooked very early in the article. He writes:
“If you are starting your first job, or…
Read MoreTalent Tip #42: Recommendation Investigations, Your Reputation, Kiss Cams, and My Dream World
February 19, 2013
I know what you’re thinking. How in the Sam Hill is she going to tie all these things together? Well, stay with me.
In the last few weeks, I’ve seen some interesting things transpire related to recommendations, referrals, and references. It occurs to me that there are three issues we should discuss. Here goes.
1. Recommendation Investigation: Is a Referral Necessarily a Recommendation? Hiring managers often receive applications that start with lines like this, “My friend John Doe suggested I apply for this role.”…
Read MoreTalent Tip #22: You Can’t Always Get What You Want: Advanced Degrees, Higher Salaries, and Marrying Orthopedic Surgeons
June 14, 2011
As a follow-up to last month’s tip about graduate degrees, I wanted to tackle the topic of how advanced schooling affects salaries in the free-market nonprofit community.
When I inquire about desired salary, here are two common responses I get:
“I am currently at 50k, but I’ll be finishing up my master’s degree next month. Therefore, I’d like to earn 70k in my next position.” “I understand the pay range for this role is 50-60k. However, since I have a… Read MoreTalent Tip #21: What Do Lady Gaga and a Graduate Degree Have in Common?
May 17, 2011
Both have values that have been overinflated by society.
Oh, I jest. Well, a little. I’m not saying graduate degrees aren’t valuable; they are often quite useful, depending on the career field. But what I see all too often are folks heading back to school without a solid reason for attaining more education.
For those considering graduate school, my advice is to think critically about why you want an advanced degree. Hint: “Because my dad got one.” and “Since the economy is bad, I think I’ll go…
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